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| https://www.heitkamp.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=A9AEABA5-65ED-4527-BCEE-8DA62CF28024 | Heitkamp Welcomes 7 Interns and 2 Fellows to Washington and North Dakota Offices | 2016-10-07 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | ND | Heidi Heitkamp | H001069 | www.heitkamp.senate.gov | legacy | BISMARCK, N.D. - U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp announced a total of nine interns and fellows in her Washington, D.C. and North Dakota offices. “The ability to serve North Dakota communities is the most rewarding aspect of working in the United States Senate,” said Heitkamp. “Each day, the interns working in my offices in North Dakota and Washington bring their passion and enthusiasm to learning invaluable skills about public service whether they are communicating with folks from back home or helping move legislation forward that will have positive impact on North Dakota families and businesses. I encourage any current college student or recent graduate interested in making a difference in our state to apply for an internship and explore their potential in public leadership.” Watch this video to learn more about internship opportunities in Heitkamp’s offices. Washington, D.C. Office Anna Diederich from Fargo – Anna is a graduate from Arizona State University where she studied business management with a concentration in international business and tourism. Beaumont Dixon from Charleston, S.C. – Beau will be attending Boston College next fall to study political science. Chris Griffin from Portland, O.R. – Chris is a third-year law student at Lewis and Clark Law School. Prior to law school, Chris worked in health care as a radiologist in the U.S. Air Force and within the Department of Veterans Affairs and received his M.D. from the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. Felicia Luccia from Scranton, P.A. – Felicia received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Franklin & Marshall College and her PhD in chemistry from Tufts University. Tariro Makoni from Minot – Tariro is a junior at the Johns Hopkins University where she is pursuing a double major in sociology and international studies with a focus on global business. Virginia Hagerott from Annapolis, M.D. – Virginia attends the University of Maryland where she is studying environmental science. Fargo Office Kelsey Boe from Mylo – Kelsey is currently pursuing a marketing degree from North Dakota State University. Savanna Thielbar from Luverne, M.N. – Savanna is attending North Dakota State University where she is studying political science as well as women and gender studies. Grand Forks Office Roy Harr from Pittsburgh, P.A. – Roy earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and geography from the University of Pittsburgh. Heitkamp is offering internships in her North Dakota and Washington, D.C. offices and is currently seeking spring interns. Students interested in politics, government, the legislative process, and public service are encouraged to apply. Click here for details and the application. Successful candidates will be those who demonstrate leadership, thoughtfulness, creativity, a strong attention to detail, and a sense of public service. Preference will be given to students who are from North Dakota. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |